Pair Paces
Mini Trials and Combined Tests
Mini Trials and Combined Tests
A cross country course done as a team, where groups of 2-4 horse and rider pairs go out to conquer the course together! All jumps are optional and have multiple options in each level, and falls/stops are not penalized; it's only about the time and having fun!
Mini Trials and Combined Tests
Mini Trials and Combined Tests
Mini Trials and Combined Tests
For 2026 we will be running two unrecognized horse trial / combined test series - Spring series and Summer/Fall series. Each series will feature three one day horse trials, and high point and reserve high point ribbons awarded to those that attend all three. Levels include pile-of-poles to USEA Prelim/Training level. Standalone Dressage tests and Show Jumping rounds also available at all levels, as well as Cross Country rounds up to Training. Please see below for more information!
Clinics
Mini Trials and Combined Tests
Clinics
We bring in some of the best in the sport to help our local riders continue in their riding education! Past clinicians include Sharon White, Christian Eagles, Vicki Baker, and Kirsi Hussa. Please look at our clinic page for more info!
2026 Mini Trial and Pair Pace Dates
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 Horse Trial
May 9th, 2026 Mini Trial Spring Series - cancelled due to snow storm.
June 6th, 2026 Mini Trial Spring Series 2 -
Combined Test ( 2 phases - Dressage Test and Show Jumping) Divisions / Respective Jump Heights: Tadpole / Pile of Poles - Pile of PolesGrasshopper - x railsIntro - 2' no oxers Starter: 2'3 with oxersBN: 2'7Novice: 2'11Training: 3'3 Modified: 3'5Preliminary: 3'7
Combined Test Divisions / Respective Dressage Tests:
- Beginner Novice, Novice, Prelim, Training --> 2026 Test A
- Starter Level --> 2026 USEA Starter Test A
- Intro, Grasshopper--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test C
- Pile of Poles, Tadpole--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
Horse Trial ( 3 phases - Dressage Test, Show Jumping, Cross Country) Divisions / Respective Jump Heights: Tadpole / Pile of Poles - Pile of PolesGrasshopper - x railsIntro - 2' no oxers Starter: 2'3 with oxers BN: 2'7 Novice: 2'11 Training: 3'3 Modified: 3'5Preliminary: 3'7
Horse Trial Divisions / Respective Dressage Tests:
- Beginner Novice, Novice, Prelim, Training --> 2026 Test A
- Starter Level --> 2026 USEA Starter Test A
- Intro, Grasshopper--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test C
- Pile of Poles, Tadpole--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
- *Please note for Pile of Poles HT, you can register for Tadpole, and we will have pile of poles set up next to any of the "larger" logs so that you can choose your adventure.
GENERAL CURRENTLY NOT FINALIZED windows for Show jumping and Cross country: Show Jumping: 10:30 to 11:00 Novice Show Jumping 11:00 to 11:30 Beginner Novice Show Jumping 11:30 to 12:30 Starter Show Jumping 12:30 to 1:00 BREAK 1:00 to 1:30 Introductory Show Jumping 1:30 to 2:00 Grasshopper Show Jumping 2:00 to 2:10 Tadpole Show Jumping
Cross Country: 10:45 to 11:05 Novice Cross Country 11:10 to 11:20 Beginner Novice Cross Country 11:25 to 1:00 Starter Cross Country 1:00 to 1:15 BREAK 1:15 to 1:45 Introductory Cross Country *can take riders of lower levels in this window as adjustable fences don't change* 1:45 to 2:15 Grasshopper Show Jumping *can take riders of lower levels in this window as adjustable fences don't change* 2:15 to 2:30 Tadpole / Pile of Poles Cross Country *can take riders of lower levels in this window as adjustable fences don't change*
June 27th, 2026 Mini Trial Spring Series 3
Dressage Tests:
- Beginner Novice, Novice, Prelim, Training --> 2026 Test A
- Starter Level --> 2026 USEA Starter Test A
- Intro, Grasshopper--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test C
- Hopeful Level --> 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
Course Maps:
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August 2026 Date TBD Mini Trial Summer Series 1
Registration Deadline:
Registration Deadline with late fee:
Dressage Tests:
- Beginner Novice, Novice, Prelim, Training --> 2026 Test B
- Starter Level --> 2026 USEA Starter Test B
- Intro, Grasshopper--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test C
- Hopeful Level --> 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
Course Maps: Novice, Beginner Novice, Starter/Intro, Grasshopper/Hopeful, Stadium, Training
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September 2026 Date TBD Mini Trial Summer Series 2
Registration Deadline:
Registration Deadline with late fee:
Dressage Tests:
- Beginner Novice, Novice, Prelim, Training --> 2026 Test B
- Starter Level --> 2026 USEA Starter Test B
- Intro, Grasshopper--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test C
- Hopeful Level --> 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
Course Maps: Novice, Beginner Novice, Starter/Intro, Grasshopper/Hopeful, Stadium, Training
Show Results
October 2026 Date TBD Mini Trial Summer Series 3
Registration Deadline:
Registration Deadline with late fee:
Dressage Tests:
- Beginner Novice, Novice, Prelim, Training --> 2026 Test B
- Starter Level --> 2026 USEA Starter Test B
- Intro, Grasshopper--> 2023 USDF Introductory Test C
- Hopeful Level --> 2023 USDF Introductory Test B
Course Maps: Novice, Beginner Novice, Starter/Intro, Grasshopper/Hopeful, Stadium, Training
Show Results
NightMARES on Shields Street 2026 Pairs Pace
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